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Awardees express gratitude as BCB honours four outstanding Retired Cricketers
Sydney Jackman, Michael Hyles-Franco, Sohan Rabindranauth and Winston Benjamin had spent a large part of their lives playing cricket in the Ancient County of Berbice and are now retired.
The awardees from left: Michael Hyles-Franco, Sohan Rabindranauth, BCB President Keith Foster, Sydney Jackman and Winston Benjamin.
Their contributions were noted and they were duly honoured when the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) hosted the 3rd Annual Namilco/New GPC Inc Tribute to Retired Cricketers Programme, Thursday afternoon last.
Chairman of the BCB Special Events Committee, Hilbert Foster, described the four stalwarts as heroes of Berbice cricket saying that their ‘on the field exploits’ assisted in the foundation of the sport in the region. Foster further expressed gratitude to the players for their contribution to the sport and urged them to share their experiences of discipline, hard work and dedication to the current players.
Treasurer, Anil Beharry, said that the BCB feels obliged to honour all living heroes in recognition of their respective contribution to the development of the sport.
He said that it is important to remember the past even as one plans for the future. He also urged the awardees to share their vast experience with youths and also encourage them to work along with officials of the BCB to achieve greater success for cricket in the region.
President of the BCB, Keith Foster stated that under his administration every hero in Berbice cricket has been honoured under several programmes including the Hall of Fame.
These initiatives included All Time XI teams, Tribute to Heroes, Tribute to Coaches and Tribute to Retired Cricketers among others. Mr. Foster further stated that the BCB has plans to use the services of all retired cricketers in the capacity as mentors and role models.
Former national wicketkeeper, Sydney Jackman, in an emotional reply on behalf of the awardees thanked the Berbice Cricket Board for honouring them and described the initiative as an excellent idea.
He also said that he felt privileged to be honoured for services rendered even though his contributions emanated from a love of the game. He praised officials of the BCB for their remarkable visionary leadership and expressed confidence that the entity would remain strong in the future.
Each of the awardees received a BCB certificate of appreciation along with the New GPC Inc and Namilco hampers.
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